Jennifer Bock-Nelson resides in Quincy, Illinois. She graduated with a BA in Studio Art from Houghton College and an MFA in Painting from Northern Illinois University. Her public works, including a 5,000 sq. ft. mural, are featured at Horizons Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, Quincy Public Library, and Washington Park. Jennifer is assistant professor of studio art at Culver-Stockton College and curator of the college’s Mabee Gallery. She exhibits nationally and is the recipient of grants from the Illinois Arts Council and Arts Midwest. Artist residencies include Vermont Studio Center, Ox-Bow, and Ragdale.